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Saturday, February 2019
Guys and Dolls – Youngstown Symphony Orchestra
A semi-staged concert version of the hit Broadway musical featuring a cast of actors from the stages of Broadway and Mahoning Valley. Get ready for this delightful Fable of Broadway with such show-stopping tunes including “Luck Be A Lady” and “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat.” Concert underwritten in part by BSHM Architects, Inc. and The Brewer-Garrett Company and Johnson Control and PNC Bank. Tickets can be purchased at the DeYor Performing Arts Center box office, by calling 330-744-0264, or…
Find out more »Undiscovered Worlds – Ward Beecher Planetarium
The Ward Beecher Planetarium at Youngstown State University presents Undiscovered Worlds. Through the discovery of exoplanets — the hundreds of planets that have been found orbiting stars beyond the Sun — we have learned that our solar system is not alone in the universe and we have had to redefine our understanding of planets and solar systems. With new achievements like the Kepler Telescope and rapidly improving technology, the discovery of exoplanets puts us one step closer to the possibility…
Find out more »The John Mellencamp Show
Set to coincide with a highly anticipated new album release, John Mellencamp will embark on a 2019 tour of “The John Mellencamp Show” which will feature the rock icon’s classics plus some new material. Hailed by critics and fans alike as one of music’s most authentic and crowd pleasing concert performers, Mellencamp will begin the tour February 7th in his home state of Indiana at South Bend’s Morris Performing Arts Center and will span two months ending in Clearwater, Florida at…
Find out more »Music at Noon: Dana Piano Trio
The Dana School of Music presents Music at Noon. The concert will be held at 12:15 at the Butler Institute of American Art and is free and open to the public. Parking is available in the M30 Wick Avenue parking deck for a nominal fee. More information is available by calling the Office of Community Engagement and Events at 330-941-2307. In 2018-19, the Dana School of Music will celebrate 150 years as one of the region's finest cultural institutions. William Henry…
Find out more »Bites and Bits of History: President McKinley
Explore the story of President McKinley through a different lens. McKinley Memorial Museum Director Amber Farris will discuss the facets of the President's life that are less well known – from William McKinley's time in the Civil War to joining the Masons, as well as his personal life from childhood through assassination. Bring your own lunch, or visit Overture for their $6 Bites and Bits Lunch Special. Call Overture at 330-744-9900 to place your order. Coffee, pop, and water are…
Find out more »Learn, Sip & Shop – The Vineyards at Pine Lake
Purchase and peruse clothing, makeup, jewelry and more from a variety of local and regional vendors. Tickets are $5 per person or 4 for $15 pre-sale and include a 4 oz. sample of house wine and access to an open cash bar & limited food menu. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
Find out more »YSU Wind & Percussion Invitational
The YSU Wind Ensemble, Stephen L. Gage, Conductor, will host the 13th Annual YSU Wind & Percussion Invitational. This year’s guest ensembles are the Champion High School Symphonic Band, Tyler Husosky, Conductor, and the Seneca Valley High School (PA) Wind Ensemble, Robert Matchett, III, Conductor. The program will open with the YSU Percussion Ensemble, Glenn Schaft, Conductor and will close with the YSU Wind Ensemble performing music of Dimitri Shostakovich, Ron Nelson, Morten Lauridsen and John Mackey. For the grand…
Find out more »Women in Jeopardy! – The Youngstown Playhouse
The Youngstown Playhouse presents Women in Jeopardy! in the Moyer Room. Divorcees Mary and Jo are suspicious of their friend Liz's new boyfriend - he may be a serial killer! The ladies try to uncover the truth and save their friend in a riotous off-road adventure written by Wendy MacLeod. Performances are Friday, February 22 at 7:30pm; Saturday, February 23 at 7:30pm; Sunday, February 24 at 2:30pm; Friday, March 1 at 7:30pm; Saturday, March 2 at 7:30pm; and Sunday, March 3 at 2:30pm. For tickets,…
Find out more »A Raisin in the Sun – Hopewell Theatre
Hopewell Theatre presents A Raisin in the Sun. The Youngers are a poor African-American family living in the southside of Chicago in the 1950s. An opportunity to escape poverty comes in the form of a $10,000 life insurance check that the matriarch of the family receives upon her husband's death. Performances are Friday, February 15 at 7:30pm; Saturday, February 16 at 7:30pm; Friday, February 22 at 7:30pm; Saturday, February 23 at 7:30pm; and Sunday, February 24 at 2:00pm. For tickets, visit…
Find out more »Undiscovered Worlds – Ward Beecher Planetarium
The Ward Beecher Planetarium at Youngstown State University presents Undiscovered Worlds. Through the discovery of exoplanets — the hundreds of planets that have been found orbiting stars beyond the Sun — we have learned that our solar system is not alone in the universe and we have had to redefine our understanding of planets and solar systems. With new achievements like the Kepler Telescope and rapidly improving technology, the discovery of exoplanets puts us one step closer to the possibility…
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